Monthly Archives: March 2010

New Arrivals: SKS Rennkompressor pump, Bike Ribbon padded handlebar tape.

By kevin | Published: March 11, 2010
The SKS Rennkompressor is my favorite floor pump, and it’s the one we use here in the store most often. Have you tried other European pumps and had the pump head fly off your presta valve before you can get it up to pressure? I certainly have. Wood handle, long hose, rebuildable, [...]
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Google Maps Bicycling Directions

By kevin | Published: March 10, 2010
After years of repeated requests, Google has added cycling routes to Google Maps. After experimenting for a bit, I found that it doesn’t always give the best routes, but it’s pretty good for an automated system. I think they probably optimized it for shorter rides, if you try to get directions for longer [...]
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